Lead Auto Body Technician - EV Certified & Frame Expert

Crash-Champions-Collision-Repair-Team-1; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Group Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401k Retirement Plan with match

Referral Bonus (“Cash From Crash”)

5 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Crash Champions is hiring a skilled body shop technician to examine damaged vehicles, plan repairs, and work closely with the team to keep on-time status.

You will perform quality repairs using frame machines, uphold safety standards, and require certification in body repair and I-CAR welding; strong measuring data skills are valued. Competitive compensation applies under a commission/flag pay structure.

Qualifications

• Ability to use a frame machine.
• Certification in body repair preferred.
• Knowledge of vehicle repair process by manufacturer.
• I-CAR welding certified.
• Skill in analyzing and interpreting measuring data.
• Ability to supervise repair personnel.
• Must be able to pass thorough background check.

Responsibilities

• Examines damaged vehicle and efficiently plans repair process.
• Works and communicates with others on vehicle repair status.
• Performs quality repairs while keeping on-time status in mind.
• Makes decisions on repair vs. replace considering safety, cost, and cycle time.
• Removes upholstery, accessories, electrical and hydraulic window operating equipment, and trim to gain access to vehicle and fenders.
• Participates in all required safety meetings.
• Files, grinds, and sands repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools.
• Directs the work of an apprentice in the performance of tasks when needed, i.e., unusual problems or questions and explains procedures to assistant.

Skills

Frame machine operation

Body repair certification

Vehicle repair knowledge

I-CAR welding certification

Measuring data analysis

Supervise repair personnel

Background check clearance

Job description

Crash Champions is hiring a skilled body shop technician to examine damaged vehicles, plan repairs, and work closely with the team to keep on-time status.

You will perform quality repairs using frame machines, uphold safety standards, and require certification in body repair and I-CAR welding; strong measuring data skills are valued. Competitive compensation applies under a commission/flag pay structure.